US Bridges

Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.03 MI NW of Wycliff LN · Structure no. 142270B05793001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDorsett RD
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location0.03 MI NW of Wycliff LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41489, -97.72861
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dorsett RD over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.